
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Highland Parks & Recreation's 51st Annual Pumpkin Plod
Highland, Indiana
- Running events
- Walker friendly
- Dog friendly not tagged
- Stroller friendly not tagged
- Terrain
- Not graded yet
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Start area
- 2450 Lincoln Street
- ZIP
- 46322
Events
51st Annual Pumpkin Plod - 5K WALK
$20
5K · Walk
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
No time limit listed
Registration closes Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Walkers: • Walkers are encouraged to participate in the unofficial 5K. Shirts: • Participants will receive a cotton long-sleeve race shirt while supplies last. • Register by October 16 to guarantee your shirt. Shirt & Bib Pickup: Lincoln Center Fieldhouse • Wednesday, November 25: 2:00–9:45 PM • Race Day: 7:30–8:45 AM
51st Annual Pumpkin Plod - 10K RUN
$30
10K · Road
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
No time limit listed
Registration closes Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Join us for the 51st Annual 10K Race! This USATF-certified 10K is a flat, fast course and part of the Calumet Striders 2026 Gold Cup Series. The race is chip-timed by T&H Timing. Awards: • The top three 10K finishers in each category will receive a pumpkin pie. Walkers: • Walkers are encouraged to participate in the unofficial 5K. Shirts: • Participants will receive a cotton long-sleeve race shirt while supplies last. • Register by October 16 to guarantee your shirt. Shirt & Bib Pickup: Lincoln Center Fieldhouse • Wednesday, November 25: 2:00–9:45 PM • Race Day: 7:30–8:45 AM
About this race
Join us for the 51st Annual Pumpkin Plod Race!
This USATF-certified 10K is a flat, fast course and part of the Calumet Striders 2026 Gold Cup Series. The race is chip-timed by T&H Timing.
Start at:
- Near Highway Ave. & Kennedy Ave.
Awards:
• The top three 10K finishers in each category will receive a pumpkin pie.
Walkers:
• Walkers are encouraged to participate in the unofficial 5K.
Shirts:
• Participants will receive a cotton long-sleeve race shirt while supplies last.
• Register by October 16 to guarantee your shirt.
Shirt & Bib Pickup:
Lincoln Center Fieldhouse
• Wednesday, November 25: 2:00–9:45 PM
• Race Day: 7:30–8:45 AM
Related from Jon's blog
These posts live on the Jon Wade Running site.
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
Free 2026 Geist Half Marathon Training Plans Now AvailableI’m excited to announce that I am once again serving as an official sponsor and the Official Training Coach for the 2026 Geist Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and…
Wed, Dec 3, 2025
How to Train for Your First 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or MarathonHow to Train for Your First 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon A beginner-friendly guide to training, pacing, gear, and race-day success Deciding to sign up…
Wed, Jun 4, 2025
Geist Half Marathon – Free Plans, Pace Tools, and Coaching Support!Train with Confidence for the Geist Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k! I’m proud to be the official training coach for the 2025 Geist Half Marathon, and I’m excited…
